The document provides guidance on developing an effective portfolio to showcase one's design work and skills. It discusses evaluating one's strengths and accomplishments, organizing work into a unified package, and illustrating strengths through demonstration of format, design, problem-solving and communication skills. Various portfolio formats, contents, and presentation methods such as traditional, digital and online options are described.
The document discusses various methods for defining an architect's services and compensation for a project. It describes selecting services from a menu, using predefined packages, and defining services when the full scope cannot be determined upfront. For compensation, it discusses lump sum fees, cost-plus approaches tying compensation to hours worked or a percentage of construction costs, and unit pricing for repetitive projects. The key factors in selecting the appropriate approach include the project scope, level of unknowns, and balancing the needs of the client and architect.
The document summarizes a presentation on revising the studio culture in a university's architecture department. It outlines current issues with the studio culture, a new vision, and a plan to enact changes. Key problems are the perpetuation of unhealthy myths and behaviors regarding sacrifice, competition and hierarchy. The presentation advocates a culture of respect, sharing, collaboration, engagement and innovation to create richer educational opportunities. It provides discussion questions and requests feedback on how to address identified concerns and direct the department forward.
Architectural Professional Practice - The Business EtiquetteGalala University
Business etiquette involves presenting yourself professionally through good manners, appropriate attire, punctuality, and respect for others. Key principles include maintaining a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and integrity. Proper introductions, handshakes, email etiquette, cell phone use, and nonverbal communication are important for success in business interactions and meetings.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It discusses the purpose and content of resumes, including sections on skills, experience, education, and formatting. Cover letters should be brief, highlight relevant qualifications, and thank the recipient for their consideration. Resumes and cover letters are used to summarize qualifications for advertised or prospective job opportunities.
Creativity and Innovation - course introduction - الإبداع والابتكار - مقدمة ...Galala University
This document outlines the course description, program learning outcomes, student performance criteria, course goals and objectives, topical outline, course requirements, methods of assessment, required and recommended textbooks, and course content and timeline for an architecture course on creativity and innovation. The course will introduce students to creative problem solving techniques and innovation strategies through lectures, activities, assignments, projects, and exams.
The document provides principles for giving an effective talk, including communicating your arguments clearly, persuading the audience they are true, and making the talk interesting. It recommends talking rather than reading, standing up, using visual aids, moving around, varying vocal pitch, focusing on main arguments, rehearsing, and summarizing at the beginning and end. The guidelines also cover dressing professionally, practicing your presentation, emphasizing the users' needs, and welcoming questions from the audience.
The document provides guidance on developing an effective portfolio to showcase one's design work and skills. It discusses evaluating one's strengths and accomplishments, organizing work into a unified package, and illustrating strengths through demonstration of format, design, problem-solving and communication skills. Various portfolio formats, contents, and presentation methods such as traditional, digital and online options are described.
The document discusses various methods for defining an architect's services and compensation for a project. It describes selecting services from a menu, using predefined packages, and defining services when the full scope cannot be determined upfront. For compensation, it discusses lump sum fees, cost-plus approaches tying compensation to hours worked or a percentage of construction costs, and unit pricing for repetitive projects. The key factors in selecting the appropriate approach include the project scope, level of unknowns, and balancing the needs of the client and architect.
The document summarizes a presentation on revising the studio culture in a university's architecture department. It outlines current issues with the studio culture, a new vision, and a plan to enact changes. Key problems are the perpetuation of unhealthy myths and behaviors regarding sacrifice, competition and hierarchy. The presentation advocates a culture of respect, sharing, collaboration, engagement and innovation to create richer educational opportunities. It provides discussion questions and requests feedback on how to address identified concerns and direct the department forward.
Architectural Professional Practice - The Business EtiquetteGalala University
Business etiquette involves presenting yourself professionally through good manners, appropriate attire, punctuality, and respect for others. Key principles include maintaining a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and integrity. Proper introductions, handshakes, email etiquette, cell phone use, and nonverbal communication are important for success in business interactions and meetings.
The document provides guidance on creating effective resumes and cover letters. It discusses the purpose and content of resumes, including sections on skills, experience, education, and formatting. Cover letters should be brief, highlight relevant qualifications, and thank the recipient for their consideration. Resumes and cover letters are used to summarize qualifications for advertised or prospective job opportunities.
Creativity and Innovation - course introduction - الإبداع والابتكار - مقدمة ...Galala University
This document outlines the course description, program learning outcomes, student performance criteria, course goals and objectives, topical outline, course requirements, methods of assessment, required and recommended textbooks, and course content and timeline for an architecture course on creativity and innovation. The course will introduce students to creative problem solving techniques and innovation strategies through lectures, activities, assignments, projects, and exams.
The document provides principles for giving an effective talk, including communicating your arguments clearly, persuading the audience they are true, and making the talk interesting. It recommends talking rather than reading, standing up, using visual aids, moving around, varying vocal pitch, focusing on main arguments, rehearsing, and summarizing at the beginning and end. The guidelines also cover dressing professionally, practicing your presentation, emphasizing the users' needs, and welcoming questions from the audience.
Creativity and Innovation - Personality - الإبداع والابتكار - السمات الشخصيةGalala University
This document discusses creativity and innovation. It describes characteristics of creative personalities, such as having a combination of playfulness and discipline. It lists 9 attitudes of highly creative people, including curiosity, confronting challenges, and flexible imagination. The document also discusses how creativity has changed over time, gaining breadth and depth through things like crowdsourcing, brain research, and debates on introversion vs extraversion. It covers topics like team vs individual creativity, leadership and creativity, and profiles the most creative people in architecture.
This article discusses the changing paradigm of mosque architecture and design over history in relation to social, cultural, economic, and human conditions. Mosque design has reflected the changing political, social, and cultural environments of Muslim communities throughout different eras and locations. While adhering to fundamental religious elements, mosques have also served broader social and community needs. However, mosques have sometimes faced political pressures limiting their role solely to religious practices. The future role of mosques will remain tied to worship but must also relate to evolving human needs and promote progressive vision for societies.
Architectural Professional Practice - Career EssentialsGalala University
This document discusses career essentials for architectural professional practice, including resumes, portfolios, and business etiquette. It was presented by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub to the College of Engineering and Petroleum Department of Architecture at Kuwait University in May 2007 on architectural professional practice career essentials focusing on resumes, portfolios, and business etiquette.
This 3 sentence document provides design sketches by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub. It thanks the reader and provides a link to Dr. Mahgoub's internet homepage where this presentation can be reviewed. The homepage is located at http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/cameroon/84/index.html.
Creativity and Innovation - Creativity vs Innovation - الإبداع والابتكار - ...Galala University
The document discusses creativity and innovation. It defines creativity as the ability to develop new ideas and find new ways of solving problems. Innovation is defined as applying creative solutions to problems to improve people's lives. The document outlines the creative process, lists characteristics of creative people, and discusses how to enhance creativity through activities like reading widely and thinking of alternative uses for objects. Barriers to creativity mentioned include fear of mistakes and believing one is not creative. Overall it provides an overview of creativity and innovation concepts and how individuals can improve their creative abilities.
Architecture can be defined as the design of buildings and spaces to meet human needs through the use of technology, science, and aesthetic qualities. It aims to provide utility, structure, and attractiveness. Architecture differs from simple building in that it involves the design process before construction. When designing, architects must consider the context including factors like the earth, climate, ecology, resources, cities, neighborhoods, and how buildings and interior spaces will serve individuals and groups on psychological, social, and cultural levels. The study of architecture incorporates fields like sociology, psychology, anthropology, materials, structure, engineering, arts, and humanities.
Creativity and Innovation - introduction الإبداع والابتكار - مقدمة Galala University
This document discusses creativity and innovation. It provides definitions of creativity from various sources that commonly describe it as the production of novel and useful ideas or solutions. Barriers to creativity like negative attitudes, fear of failure, and overreliance on logic are discussed. The document also outlines Csikszentmihalyi's systems model of creativity, which describes it as the interaction between an individual, their domain of work, and the field that judges whether the work is creative.
The document describes a proposed human head museum designed for children by students at Qatar University's Department of Architecture and Urban Planning. The museum would take visitors through the mouth entrance and up levels representing the nose, ears, and eyes, allowing children to learn about human anatomy in an interactive and fun way by experiencing the order and function of each part of the head. The proposal includes pictures and drawings of the conceptual model.
Professional ethics codes provide guidelines for architects to fulfill their obligations to the public, clients, profession, and colleagues. They establish principles like honesty, integrity, competence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and prioritizing public safety over personal interests. Problems involving dishonesty, unreviewed work, unfair bidding practices, and retaliation against critics can violate these principles. The codes help architects maintain trust and respect from stakeholders.
This document provides an overview and summary of a course on professional practice for architecture students. The summary includes:
1) An introduction to the course, including information on the instructor, time/location of lectures, prerequisites, and catalog description.
2) An outline of the course requirements, including attendance, assignments, exams, and evaluation methods.
3) A list of the key learning objectives covering topics like the architect's role, project documentation, ethics, licensing, the building process, contracts, economics/finance, and professional organizations.
Research Methods in Architecture - Theory and Method - طرق البحث المعمارى - ا...Galala University
This document discusses different types of theories and how they relate to research methodologies in architecture. It begins by defining theory and explaining how theories emerge from systematic explanations. It then discusses the key components of theories, including propositions, logical connections, conclusions, empirical links, assumptions, and testability. Different types of theories are described, such as positive vs normative, big/medium/small, and polemical theories. Scientific theories are contrasted with design theories, with the latter focused more on persuasion than prediction. Finally, seven types of architectural research methods are outlined: interpretive-historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation, logical argumentation, and case study.
This document provides an overview of an architectural theory course titled "Human Environmental Factors" taught by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub. The course objectives are to introduce students to environment and behavior research methods and how to apply research to design. The course utilizes lectures, discussions and a research project. Student performance is evaluated through assignments, exams, and a research project. The document outlines several course lectures covering topics like user requirements, building occupants, and research and design concepts including programming and evaluation.
Architectural Professional Practice - Construction DocumentsGalala University
The document discusses the organization and content of construction documents. It explains that construction documents include drawings, specifications, contract forms, bidding requirements, addenda, and contract modifications. They are prepared by the architect to communicate the project design and administration. The level of detail in the documents depends on the project and parties involved. Variations in delivery approaches like early award, multiple prime contracts, fast-tracking, and design/build can affect the content and packaging of construction documents.
Architectural Professional Practice - Programming الممارسة المهنية المعمارية ...Galala University
Architectural Professional Practice - Programming الممارسة المهنية المعمارية - البرمجة
عمل البرامج للمشروعات المعمارية
تحديد العناصر و المساحات والعلاقات الوظيفية
The document discusses various aspects of the building design process, including:
- Common influences on design such as client needs, codes and regulations, site conditions, sustainability, and costs.
- The nonlinear and iterative nature of design which involves both rational problem solving and intuitive creative leaps.
- The importance of extensive pre-design work to fully understand the project goals and constraints before beginning the design of the building.
- How architects translate abstract ideas and factors like needs, theories, budgets into appropriate physical buildings through skills like analysis, concept creation, and evaluation.
Research Methods in Architecture posters - Spring 2014Galala University
Undergraduate research is becoming more important in higher education as evidence of what accumulating clear, inquiry-based learning, scholarship, and creative accomplishments can do to foster effective, high levels of student learning. This includes identifying a concrete investigative problem, carrying out the project, and sharing findings with peers. The following posters are the result of undergraduate research projects conducted by Research Methods in Architecture students at Qatar University, Spring 2014.
Architects provide professional services throughout the architectural project delivery process. This includes pre-design (feasibility studies, project briefs), design (schematic design, design development), construction documentation, bidding and negotiation, construction administration, and post-construction (warranty reviews, evaluations). Architects work with owners, engineers, contractors and other professionals to design buildings and supervise their construction according to codes, contracts and the client's needs.
Creativity and Innovation - Personality - الإبداع والابتكار - السمات الشخصيةGalala University
This document discusses creativity and innovation. It describes characteristics of creative personalities, such as having a combination of playfulness and discipline. It lists 9 attitudes of highly creative people, including curiosity, confronting challenges, and flexible imagination. The document also discusses how creativity has changed over time, gaining breadth and depth through things like crowdsourcing, brain research, and debates on introversion vs extraversion. It covers topics like team vs individual creativity, leadership and creativity, and profiles the most creative people in architecture.
This article discusses the changing paradigm of mosque architecture and design over history in relation to social, cultural, economic, and human conditions. Mosque design has reflected the changing political, social, and cultural environments of Muslim communities throughout different eras and locations. While adhering to fundamental religious elements, mosques have also served broader social and community needs. However, mosques have sometimes faced political pressures limiting their role solely to religious practices. The future role of mosques will remain tied to worship but must also relate to evolving human needs and promote progressive vision for societies.
Architectural Professional Practice - Career EssentialsGalala University
This document discusses career essentials for architectural professional practice, including resumes, portfolios, and business etiquette. It was presented by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub to the College of Engineering and Petroleum Department of Architecture at Kuwait University in May 2007 on architectural professional practice career essentials focusing on resumes, portfolios, and business etiquette.
This 3 sentence document provides design sketches by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub. It thanks the reader and provides a link to Dr. Mahgoub's internet homepage where this presentation can be reviewed. The homepage is located at http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/cameroon/84/index.html.
Creativity and Innovation - Creativity vs Innovation - الإبداع والابتكار - ...Galala University
The document discusses creativity and innovation. It defines creativity as the ability to develop new ideas and find new ways of solving problems. Innovation is defined as applying creative solutions to problems to improve people's lives. The document outlines the creative process, lists characteristics of creative people, and discusses how to enhance creativity through activities like reading widely and thinking of alternative uses for objects. Barriers to creativity mentioned include fear of mistakes and believing one is not creative. Overall it provides an overview of creativity and innovation concepts and how individuals can improve their creative abilities.
Architecture can be defined as the design of buildings and spaces to meet human needs through the use of technology, science, and aesthetic qualities. It aims to provide utility, structure, and attractiveness. Architecture differs from simple building in that it involves the design process before construction. When designing, architects must consider the context including factors like the earth, climate, ecology, resources, cities, neighborhoods, and how buildings and interior spaces will serve individuals and groups on psychological, social, and cultural levels. The study of architecture incorporates fields like sociology, psychology, anthropology, materials, structure, engineering, arts, and humanities.
Creativity and Innovation - introduction الإبداع والابتكار - مقدمة Galala University
This document discusses creativity and innovation. It provides definitions of creativity from various sources that commonly describe it as the production of novel and useful ideas or solutions. Barriers to creativity like negative attitudes, fear of failure, and overreliance on logic are discussed. The document also outlines Csikszentmihalyi's systems model of creativity, which describes it as the interaction between an individual, their domain of work, and the field that judges whether the work is creative.
The document describes a proposed human head museum designed for children by students at Qatar University's Department of Architecture and Urban Planning. The museum would take visitors through the mouth entrance and up levels representing the nose, ears, and eyes, allowing children to learn about human anatomy in an interactive and fun way by experiencing the order and function of each part of the head. The proposal includes pictures and drawings of the conceptual model.
Professional ethics codes provide guidelines for architects to fulfill their obligations to the public, clients, profession, and colleagues. They establish principles like honesty, integrity, competence, avoiding conflicts of interest, and prioritizing public safety over personal interests. Problems involving dishonesty, unreviewed work, unfair bidding practices, and retaliation against critics can violate these principles. The codes help architects maintain trust and respect from stakeholders.
This document provides an overview and summary of a course on professional practice for architecture students. The summary includes:
1) An introduction to the course, including information on the instructor, time/location of lectures, prerequisites, and catalog description.
2) An outline of the course requirements, including attendance, assignments, exams, and evaluation methods.
3) A list of the key learning objectives covering topics like the architect's role, project documentation, ethics, licensing, the building process, contracts, economics/finance, and professional organizations.
Research Methods in Architecture - Theory and Method - طرق البحث المعمارى - ا...Galala University
This document discusses different types of theories and how they relate to research methodologies in architecture. It begins by defining theory and explaining how theories emerge from systematic explanations. It then discusses the key components of theories, including propositions, logical connections, conclusions, empirical links, assumptions, and testability. Different types of theories are described, such as positive vs normative, big/medium/small, and polemical theories. Scientific theories are contrasted with design theories, with the latter focused more on persuasion than prediction. Finally, seven types of architectural research methods are outlined: interpretive-historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation, logical argumentation, and case study.
This document provides an overview of an architectural theory course titled "Human Environmental Factors" taught by Dr. Yasser Mahgoub. The course objectives are to introduce students to environment and behavior research methods and how to apply research to design. The course utilizes lectures, discussions and a research project. Student performance is evaluated through assignments, exams, and a research project. The document outlines several course lectures covering topics like user requirements, building occupants, and research and design concepts including programming and evaluation.
Architectural Professional Practice - Construction DocumentsGalala University
The document discusses the organization and content of construction documents. It explains that construction documents include drawings, specifications, contract forms, bidding requirements, addenda, and contract modifications. They are prepared by the architect to communicate the project design and administration. The level of detail in the documents depends on the project and parties involved. Variations in delivery approaches like early award, multiple prime contracts, fast-tracking, and design/build can affect the content and packaging of construction documents.
Architectural Professional Practice - Programming الممارسة المهنية المعمارية ...Galala University
Architectural Professional Practice - Programming الممارسة المهنية المعمارية - البرمجة
عمل البرامج للمشروعات المعمارية
تحديد العناصر و المساحات والعلاقات الوظيفية
The document discusses various aspects of the building design process, including:
- Common influences on design such as client needs, codes and regulations, site conditions, sustainability, and costs.
- The nonlinear and iterative nature of design which involves both rational problem solving and intuitive creative leaps.
- The importance of extensive pre-design work to fully understand the project goals and constraints before beginning the design of the building.
- How architects translate abstract ideas and factors like needs, theories, budgets into appropriate physical buildings through skills like analysis, concept creation, and evaluation.
Research Methods in Architecture posters - Spring 2014Galala University
Undergraduate research is becoming more important in higher education as evidence of what accumulating clear, inquiry-based learning, scholarship, and creative accomplishments can do to foster effective, high levels of student learning. This includes identifying a concrete investigative problem, carrying out the project, and sharing findings with peers. The following posters are the result of undergraduate research projects conducted by Research Methods in Architecture students at Qatar University, Spring 2014.
Architects provide professional services throughout the architectural project delivery process. This includes pre-design (feasibility studies, project briefs), design (schematic design, design development), construction documentation, bidding and negotiation, construction administration, and post-construction (warranty reviews, evaluations). Architects work with owners, engineers, contractors and other professionals to design buildings and supervise their construction according to codes, contracts and the client's needs.
1. The document discusses the production and trade of opium and its derivatives in Afghanistan and how it has had a significant political, economic, and security impact across the country over many years.
2. The cultivation of poppies in Afghanistan has been steadily increasing, with estimates of an 18% increase in areas under poppy cultivation in 2012.
3. As international forces transition security responsibilities to Afghan forces and withdraw from the country, the dynamics around opium production and trafficking will likely continue to evolve in the coming years, potentially in more complex ways. Effective government control and alternative livelihoods will be important to address.
This document provides a summary of a report on women's economic empowerment in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2012. It begins with an introduction to the report and methodology. The next section provides an information mapping of key developments, including improvements in education and health indicators for women, as well as increases in political and public participation. However, safety issues remain a challenge. The mapping also examines women's growing participation in various economic sectors and small-to-medium enterprises. The final section presents a situation analysis of selected economic projects involving women, exploring the impacts on participants and their communities as well as ongoing barriers. The report concludes with recommendations to strengthen policies supporting women's long-term economic empowerment and equal rights.
This document provides a situational analysis of women's economic empowerment in Afghanistan between 2002-2012. It examines several case studies of development projects aimed at women's economic participation across different regions and contexts in Afghanistan. The analysis focuses on how participation in these projects has impacted women's sense of empowerment, agency, decision-making, and status within their families and communities. It identifies common barriers to women's economic well-being and how socio-cultural norms have been circumvented or not by women's own agency. The report concludes with recommendations for policies and programming to better support long-term women's empowerment in a sustainable manner.
This document summarizes a report on women's economic empowerment in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2012. It provides context on international agreements and Afghanistan's national policies related to women's rights. It then assesses the status of women's human rights, including in education, health, political participation, and safety. It analyzes women's economic participation and key sectors like agriculture. It discusses the impacts of greater rights and opportunities on women's economic roles. The document concludes with recommendations to strengthen policies supporting women's sustainable empowerment.
This document summarizes a case study on water rights and conflict resolution processes in the Sar-i-Pul sub-basin in Afghanistan. It finds that water is a major source of conflicts between and within provinces, as well as between communities and between farmers within irrigation systems. Various formal and informal institutions and practices have evolved over time to govern water sharing and resolve disputes, but many conflicts remain due to inconsistent application of rules, lack of trust in government bodies, and disputes over infrastructure design.